Former president of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is tonight holding a vigil in honour of its founder, the late Jerry John Rawlings.
The former president Rawlings died on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness.
The vigil is taking place at the Obra Spot, Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am.
In attendance will be the Flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, his running-mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, other party dignitaries and some members of the Diplomatic Corp.
Meawnhile, President Akufo-Addo has announced a 7-day national week of mourning with flags flying at half-mast to commemorate the death of the Ghana’s first president of the 4th Republic.
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